2020 holiday wish list - auw
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Donation and Volunteer
2020 Holiday Wish List
Table of Contents
Holiday Wish List Overview 2 Quick Finder Guide 3 Participating Partner Agencies’ Needs 5 About Aloha United Way 35
Holiday Wish List Tips
Team up with your friends, family, or coworkers to collect donation items. Together you make a bigger impact.
Take up a collection to purchase needed gift certificates. Contact the organization directly before you begin a drive or a
volunteer project on their behalf. Remember your donation items should be new (unless otherwise
stated) and food items should have long expiration dates. Keep in mind that agencies are often overwhelmed during the holiday
season so please be patient and respect their wishes. Let the agencies know you read about their needs in Aloha United
Way’s 2020 Holiday Wish List.
Holiday Wish List Overview – Page 2
Thank you for making a difference this holiday season!
Aloha United Way is pleased to share the 2020 Holiday Wish List featuring the needs of our participating partner agencies on Oahu. These partner agencies help thousands. They ask for your generous donation of gifts and time to ensure those they serve enjoy a happy holiday season. Each organization has at least one donation need or volunteer opportunity.
Program Need: Directly supports partner agency programs with items such as toys, food, clothing, and gift cards.
Agency Need: Directly supports daily operations with items such as paper, toner, postage stamps, and office furniture.
Volunteer Opportunities: Includes staffing for a special event or general assistance with everyday needs.
Organizations listed in this booklet are requesting items and/or volunteers for the holiday season but often have year-round needs. Help support their efforts by volunteering, donating much-needed items, or making a monetary donation. Your gift will make a difference in our community during the holidays and beyond.
For year-round volunteer opportunities, needs, and events from local organizations, visit:
www.volunteerhawaii.org Disclaimer: Aloha United Way provides this information based upon submissions from participating partner agencies. Each organization bears sole responsibility for the information and opportunities identified including, but not limited to, organization activities, selection of volunteers, and terms and conditions of participation. Aloha United Way bears no responsibilities of the activities, programs and actions of those organizations.
Participating Organizations
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Aloha Medical Mission 6
Armed Services YMCA Hawaii 7
Camp Mokule`ia 9
ClimbHI 10
The Early School 11
The Estria Foundation 12
Family Programs Hawaii 13
Family Promise of Hawaii 15
Hawaii Arts Alliance 16
Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation 17
Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center 18
Hawai'i Meals on Wheels 19
Quick Finder Guide – Page 3
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii 20
Hina Mauka 21
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support)
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Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children 24
Oahu SPCA 26
Pacific Gateway Center 27
Palolo Chinese Home 29
Parents And Children Together 30
Read To Me International Foundation 32
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii
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Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii 34
Quick Finder Guide – Page 4
808 Cleanups – Page 5
We support volunteers in community stewardship on all the inhabited Hawaiian Islands. We do rubbish and graffiti tag removals from hiking trails, urban areas, beaches, parks, and underwater. We do invasive plant removals and native plant restorations. We do Hawaiian fishpond restorations and outreach to schools and community groups. We have our own App-Powered adopt a site program for volunteers to log data and request free gear and supplies for their stewardship efforts. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: https://808cleanups.org/get-involved/
Ongoing Opportunities: We support our Adopt a Site program seven days a week and have continued through the
pandemic quarantines. We also hold weekly cleanup events whenever possible and will update our app and website to reflect new opportunities weekly.
CONTACT INFORMATION Michael Loftin [email protected] PO Box 240341 Honolulu HI 96824 808cleanups.org
Photos Courtesy of 808 Cleanups
Aloha Medical Mission – Page 6
Aloha Medical Mission is Hawaii's only free dental clinic. We are a secular, non-profit 501 (c)(3) volunteer organization that provides free dental care to the uninsured and underinsured. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: alohamedicalmission.org/get-involved/volunteer
Ongoing Opportunities: Assist with admin/clerical duties- Contact Emily at (808) 380-7668.
CONTACT INFORMATION Emily Ohlson (808) 380-7668 200 North Vineyard Blvd B-120 Honolulu, HI 96817 alohamedicalmission.org
Armed Services YMCA Hawaii – Page 7
The Armed Services YMCA Hawaii serves military families as they navigate the unique challenges of military life. Our social, educational, and recreational programs are available for the more than 50,000 U.S. service members, from all five branches of the Armed Forces, and their dependents on Oahu. Together, we hope to enhance the lives of military families in spirit, mind, and body. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Food: Operation Holiday Joy is a program held each Thanksgiving and Christmas to provide holiday meal baskets for junior enlisted military and their families who would otherwise go without. We are asking for your support to help brighten the holidays for military families across Oahu in need of assistance.
We request $25 grocery gift cards so families may purchase a turkey, ham or roast and some fresh vegetables.
Desired food donations include: Canned/Dry Gravy Mixes Boxed Mashed Potatoes Canned Cranberry Sauce Onion Strings Canned Corn Jell-O/Pudding mixes Canned Green Beans Fruit/Pumpkin Pie Filling
Canned Yams Packaged Pie Crust Cream of Mushroom Soup Mini Marshmallows Canned Evaporated Milk Cake/Cookie Mixes Boxed Stuffing/Dressing Mix
Deadline for donations are November 13 for Thanksgiving, and December 10 for Christmas. Thank you for helping us give back to our military families this holiday season!
Children/Teen: Each Christmas, Armed Services YMCA Hawaii provides small gifts for junior enlisted military families who would otherwise go without. Desired donations for the Christmas Holiday Baskets include:
Gift cards for clothing for children ages 13-18
Educational toys for ages 0 – 12
Please drop-off donations at our Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch by December 10. Thank you for helping military families in Hawaii and being part of Operation Holiday Joy!
AGENCY Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Hawaii would benefit from:
Home Depot, Lowe's, or City Mill gift cards to purchase weed eaters, lawn mowers and edgers for lawn maintenance at our facilities
Construction paper (all colors)
Markers Crayons Dry erase pen Butcher paper for use in our early
education programs
Armed Services YMCA Hawaii – Page 8
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS We will arrange a pick-up/drop-off if you do not have base access. Please contact Randi Jeung at [email protected] or (808) 473-3398 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering a donation to ASYMCA Hawaii! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
November Opportunities: Assist filling our Thanksgiving Holiday Joy Food Baskets November 16-19, 2020. Tasks
include filling baskets, attaching printed recipes and holiday cards. Contact Randi Jeung at [email protected] or (808) 473-3398.
December Opportunities: Assist filling our Thanksgiving Holiday Joy Food Baskets December 14-16, 2020. Tasks
include filling baskets, attaching printed recipes and holiday cards. Contact Randi Jeung at [email protected] or (808) 473-3398.
CONTACT INFORMATION Randi Jeung [email protected] 1260 Pierce St, Suite 145 Pearl Harbor, HI 96860 www.asymcahi.org
Camp Mokule`ia – Page 9
Camp Mokule`ia is an Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center located on the North Shore of Oahu since 1947. Camp Mokule'ia is a sacred place of rest, recreation and renewal that inspires individuals and communities to connect with the goodness and blessings of all God’s Creation. We provide Summer Camp programs for children and youth, Family Camp experiences throughout the year, Outdoor Education for school groups, public camping, and host retreats for churches, non-profits, and other organizations. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen: Supplies for Outdoor Education programming
Water color paint Crayons Pencils
Popsicle/craft sticks Permanent markers Ipads
Sports and recreational equipment for summer camp programming: Basketballs Volleyballs
Kick balls
Other: We are always looking for partners to help provide summer camp experiences to the children/youth of Hawaii. The best ways to help provide camp experiences are:
Donating HawaiianMiles to provide transportation to camp for children/youth from neighboring islands.
Providing funding for summer camp scholarships.
AGENCY Office Needs:
Cleaning Supplies (Lysol or Clorox Wipes)
Printer paper
Property/Grounds Needs: Home Depot or Lowes Gift Cards to
purchase supplies needed for repairs and general maintenance (paint, plumbing supplies, lumber, etc...)
Small Pick-Up to carry supplies and equipment around camp for maintenance purposes.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: Need volunteers to help care for our grounds Need volunteer to help with grant research and writing
CONTACT INFORMATION Darrell Whitaker (808) 637-6241 [email protected] 68-729 Farrington Hwy Waialua, HI 96791 www.campmokuleia.org
Photos Courtesy of Camp Mokule`ia
ClimbHI – Page 10
ClimbHI seeks to inspire students to finish high school and proceed to post-secondary educations or employment by educating them about future career paths and the process necessary to achieve those goals. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Other:
Sponsorships needed to help cover expenses (transportation, meals, etc.) for a school group to gain valuable exposure in a COVID-19 safe manner.
AGENCY
Sponsorship for career development programs. Office supplies:
Copier paper Postage
Ink cartridges for HP Pagewide Pro
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: Come share your mana'o with our keiki. ClimbHI Bridge is a portal built to connect
Businesses and Educators to create efficiencies in communication and planning. Looking for guest speakers, coaches, judges, job shadowing, career fair participation, job readiness preparation, mentors, internships, and site visits.You can sign up for one or all the opportunities. When a school or teacher reaches out to you based on the opportunities you selected, you always have the option to participate or not depending on your schedule. If you are interested in participating or just want more information, you can contact [email protected].
CONTACT INFORMATION Julie Morikawa [email protected] 175 Nawiliwili Street Honolulu, HI 96825 www.climbhi.org
The Early School – Page 11
The Early School has provided quality child care and preschool services to the Honolulu community for over 45 years. We pride ourselves on creating safe, fun, and engaging experiences for our young keiki. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen:
Non-plastic educational toys materials Outdoor equipment Other:
Towels Disinfecting wipes Gift Cards:
City Mill gift cards to replenish our gardening supplies for our mala 'ai. AGENCY
Postage stamps for sending out our family newsletters/infographics and fundraisers. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: We love to have volunteers to help beautify and enhance our facilities. Call office for details!
CONTACT INFORMATION Stephany Cecil (808) 955-5881 2510 Bingham St. Honolulu, HI 96826 theearlyschool.org
The Estria Foundation – Page 12
The Estria Foundation creates art in public with artists, youth, educators, and activists. Our goal is to raise awareness and inspire action in the movement to resolve human and environmental issues while educating and developing youth. We have four main programs serving kindergarteners to adult educators to develop participants into visual storytellers grounded in place and committed to malama aina and malama i ka wai. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen:
Packs of watercolors Crayons Markers Canvas boards Canvases Drawing pencils Erasers Reams of 11x17 paper Tubes and bottles of acrylic paints Paint brushes Charcoal paper Watercolor paper
Mixed media paper Spray paint Exterior acrylic latex matte house paints Zinsser oil-based primer sealer House paint brushes Roller pads Drop cloths 5 gallon buckets Aprons Disposable gloves Disposable masks Snacks
Gift Cards: Ben Franklin Fisher Hawaii
AGENCY
Disposable masks Gloves Aprons Reams of copier paper
Postage stamps Strong shelving for gallons of paint Home depot gift cards Ladders
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: Looking for artists willing to speak to the students or lead demos of their style and techniques.
One time visits for 1.5-2.5 hrs during the school year. Contact us for more information. CONTACT INFORMATION Tina Tagad (808) 638-4005 [email protected] 2705 Kaimuki Ave Building L Honolulu, HI 96816 www.estria.org
Family Programs Hawaii – Page 13
We strengthen youth and families in the child welfare system through high quality preventative, supportive, and transition services. Our continuum of services has grown to include strengthening families to prevent out of home placement, supporting children and families involved in the foster care system, and helping youth transitioning out of foster care become successful adults. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen: Project Visitation (Program):
Gift baskets - Any items for 1st prize, 2nd prize, and 3rd prize gift baskets (tablets, laptops, toys, candy, gift cards, books, jigsaw puzzles, stuffed animals, board games, video games, Barbie dolls, Legos, etc.).
Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i (Temporary Shelter to children in Oahu who are involved in the foster care system) for Age 4-17:
Footwear Personal hygiene items Pajamas Socks Underwear Twin bed sheets
Board games Outdoor toys (tetherball, swimming pool,
jump ropes, chalk) Nintendo wii games Xbox360 games Art supplies/activities
Other: Project Visitation (Program):
Masks (youth and adults) Face shields (youth and adults)
Hand Sanitizer (any size)
Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i (Temporary Shelter to children in Oahu who are involved in the foster care system) is in need of Household cleaning supplies:
Pine-sol, Clorox Laundry soap Toiletries
Disinfectant spray/wipes Gloves
Annual Holiday Party for Keiki and Families in Foster Care for Keiki Gifts: Christmas wrapping paper Ribbons
Bows Clear Tape
Gift Cards: Project Visitation (Program) - Any amount:
Grocery store Longs/Target/Walmart Gas for volunteers Restaurants for both clients and
volunteers Dave & Busters
Amazon gift cards for both clients and PV (to help purchase prizes)
Aquarium Zoo Water Park
Family Programs Hawaii – Page 14
Gift Cards: Annual Holiday Party for Keiki and Families in Foster Care - For Teen Gifts:
$20-$25 from Walmart or Target. AGENCY Project Visitation (Program):
Different sizes of envelopes and boxes to mail out sibling event/virtual event prizes to the youth.
Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i (Temporary Shelter to children in Oahu who are involved in the foster care system):
New Office Air Conditioner (3) Home Depot gift cards (to purchase
items for minor home repairs, light bulb replacements)
Walmart/Ross gift cards (to use for youth who may need clothing/supplies)
RFSS (Program): External HD 1TB (for storing, editing, and review of
training videos for our Lending Library)
Desk Printer (for Warm Line use, printing and filing of Warm Line logs)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please contact Family Programs Hawaii POC for delivery/pick-up arrangements. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: www.surveymonkey.com/r/familyprogramsvolunteerinquiry
Ongoing Opportunities: Note: All volunteers will be required to pass a background check. Call or email for more information on the process and opportunities. Project Visitation (Program):
We are always looking for Project Visitation volunteers! Volunteers would be responsible for facilitating a monthly sibling visit for all siblings in their assigned sibling group. We are currently conducting virtual visits via Zoom but the volunteers will have a chance to have the visits in person once it's cleared by DHS and Executive Management.
Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i (Temporary Shelter to children in Oahu who are involved in the foster care system):
Gardeners to work without youth on starting our own garden
Painters to repaint rooms Play fun activities with kids
CONTACT INFORMATION Alana Alissa Yoshiko Anderson, Director of Development (808) 540-2534 [email protected] 801 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 familyprogramshawaii.org
Family Promise of Hawaii – Page 15
Family Promise of Hawaiʻi utilizes family-centered strategies and mobilizes community support to increase equitable access to housing for Hawaiʻi's vulnerable families. We address family homelessness holistically, providing prevention services before families reach crisis, shelter and case management when they become homeless, and stabilization programs once they have secured housing to ensure they remain independent. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen:
Diapers Wipes
Pull-Ups Gift Cards to Clothing Stores for Teens
Adult/Senior: Gift Cards to Ross, Target, Walmart & Gas Cards
Gift Cards: Walmart & Target-for families to
purchase gifts for their children during the holiday season
Gas Cards for families traveling to and from work
AGENCY Disinfectant Wipes Large Hand Sanitizers
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please call 808-466-4248 to setup a time to drop off donated items VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: www.familypromisehawaii.org/volunteer
November Opportunities: See website in coming weeks December Opportunities: See website in coming weeks January Opportunities: See website in coming weeks CONTACT INFORMATION Marissa Commey (808) 466-4248 245 N Kukui St Suite #101 Honolulu, HI 96817 www.familypromisehawaii.org
Hawaii Arts Alliance – Page 16
Founded in 1980, Hawaii Arts Alliance’s mission is to engage and transform communities by supporting and cultivating creativity through the Arts. As the State Captain for Americans for the Arts and a member of the State Arts Advocacy Network, we advocate for all the Arts disciplines and genres. To date, the Arts Alliance has five areas of programming — arts education, arts service provider, community programs, creative artists network, and fiscal sponsorships. DONATION NEEDS
AGENCY Sponsorship for our organization and
programs would be awesome Reems of copier paper would help
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Contact us by email at [email protected]. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: We will be conducting a survey of the creative economy in 2021 and would need assistance
with getting the surveys completed. This is an Americans for the Arts survey conducted every 4 years.
CONTACT INFORMATION Teri Skillman [email protected] 1040 Richards St., #301 Honolulu, HI 96813 www.hawaiiartsalliance.org
Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation – Page 17
Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation (HCCF) serves to assist, support and advocate for the needs of children diagnosed with cancer, their families, and long-term survivors of childhood cancer. Established in 1993, our exclusive focus is children diagnosed with cancer and their families. HCCF provides a wide range of programs and services free of charge which include financial assistance, support groups, social events, education, and advocacy. HCCF is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen: Must be new. The toys must be new because our cancer kids have suppressed immune systems.
Children's books Small stuffed animals Coloring books & crayons
Holiday-themed art projects Games Small novelty toys for gift bags
Gift Cards: Gift Cards for our teens primarily from
Walmart & Target Gift cards from other teen-friendly outlets
can be donated as well. AGENCY
Printer paper Cannon ink cartridges (245 XL & 246 XL) HP 61 ink cartridges
Postage stamps Manila envelopes 3-tab fastener file folders
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS To please call ahead in you intend to deliver any items, we have modified office hours due to the pandemic. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
December Opportunities: We are looking for individuals (or a group of people) who'd be interested in creating sturdy,
holiday-themed signage for a drive-thru holiday event we are having mid-December. They can depict Santa, reindeer, elves, Christmas trees & wreaths, presents, etc. They need to be fun and festive. For more information on the specs and date needed, please call.
CONTACT INFORMATION Donna S. Witsell (808) 741-1319 [email protected] 1814 Liliha St. Honolulu, HI 96817 www.hccf.org
Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center– Page 18
The Hawai'i Health and Harm Reduction Center serves Hawai’i communities by reducing the harm and fighting the stigma of HIV, hepatitis, homelessness, substance use, mental illness, and poverty in our community. We focus our efforts on those disproportionately affected by social determinants of health, including but not limited to: people living with and/or affected by HIV, hepatitis, substance use, and the transgender, LGBQ and the Native Hawaiian communities. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Adult/Senior: Hawai’i Health & Harm reduction Center is consistently in need of all types of hygiene items. Travel/Hotel size toiletries are especially helpful for our unsheltered clients.
Shampoo Soap Lotion
Shaving items Deodorant
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Curbside donations are accepted or we can schedule to meet up anywhere on Oahu, Maui, Kaua'i, or Hawai'i Island. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
December Opportunities: 12/23/2020 H3RC Food Drop in Kaka'ako. We will be partnering with Hawai'i Foodbank to
distribute food to those in need in Kaka'ako. Contact [email protected] for more info January Opportunities:
1/27/2021 H3RC Food Drop in Kaka'ako. We will be partnering with Hawai'i Foodbank to distribute food to those in need in Kaka'ako. Contact [email protected] for more info
CONTACT INFORMATION Andrew Ogata [email protected] 677 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 226 Honolulu, HI 96813 www.hhhrc.org
Hawai'i Meals on Wheels – Page 19
Hawai'i Meals on Wheels serves meals to Oahu's elderly and disabled clients. During the pandemic, we served over 17,000 meals monthly to those at-risk. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Adult/Senior:
Towels Caps Socks Toothbrushes Hand sanitizer Masks Lotions
Soaps Flashlights Toiletries Puzzles Coloring books Crossword puzzles
Gift Cards: Grocery or Longs Drugs in $10 denomination
AGENCY Office supplies:
Paper Pens Pencils
Postage PPE items
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS We are unable to take food since many of our clients have a specialized diet. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: https://hmow.org/volunteer/
November Opportunities: Assist on Thanksiving morning to deliver meals or assist with our thanksgiving pick up turkey
meal feast. Assist throughout November with delivering meals, stuffing envelopes
December Opportunities: Assist with delivery of meals Making Xmas cards
Making Holiday crafts Stuffing envelopes
January Opportunities: Assist with delivery of meals Stuffing envelopes
Other office tasks
CONTACT INFORMATION Michelle Cordero-Lee (808) 988-6747 2728 Huapala St. #209 Honolulu, HI 96822 hmow.org
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii – Page 20
HMHB believes in a child’s right to be born healthy and raised in a safe and nurturing environment. We strive to provide equal access to quality healthcare; eliminate health disparities; cultural competence and respect for diversity; and educate families to make healthy choices. HMHB works in partnership with other organizations to help fill gaps in the perinatal community, while seeking to reach the most vulnerable and marginalized women of Hawaii. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM
Food: Baby food Formula
Children/Teen: Diapers Wipes
Other: Breastfeeding supplies such as nipple
shields, milk storage bags, pump supplies, flanges of various sizes, etc. used by lactation consultants to help mothers who can’t afford to pay for them
(can get from target, amazon, Hawaii Mother’s Milk)
New Graco Pack n Plays for our Safe Sleep program
Gift Cards: Gift cards for Piko Pals New Parent
Support Scholarships needed for families Gift cards/gas card for our volunteers
AGENCY
Gift cards for office supplies such as paper and ink
Credits/monies to purchase HMHB swag gear for staff and volunteers (shirts & hats)
New vacuum for the office Sponsorship to purchase scrubs for
clinical staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please no used baby items or toys VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
November Opportunities: Delivery of meals, cribs, diapers, other provisions to pregnant and new parents. Please
volunteer to drive for Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies through coronacarehi.org CONTACT INFORMATION Sunny Chen (808) 737-5805 245 N Kukui St Suite 102A Honolulu, HI 96817 www.hmhb-hawaii.org
Hina Mauka (The Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaii)– Page 21
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Hina Mauka’s mission is to foster hope and healing for people recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders and related behavioral health challenges. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Adult/Senior:
Basic clothing for adults both men/women
Towels Fans Bath mats
Twin size bed linens Personal hygiene products (ex.
shampoo, body wash, combs, toothbrushes, razor's etc.)
Gift Cards: We are looking for donations of gift cards to stores that provide basic hygiene necessities such as:
Longs Drugs Walmart Target Walgreens
Foodland Times Supermarket Foodland
AGENCY
Home Depot Gift Cards City Mill Gift Cards SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS All donations/donee's will receive a tax write off letter from us CONTACT INFORMATION Heather Butler [email protected] 45-845 Pookela Street Kaneohe, HI 96744 www.hinamauka.org
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) – Page 22
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Hawaii's families as they face the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a child with a serious illness. We provide hospital visits, respite care, peer support for parents and siblings, family events, referrals to resources, and financial assistance including food baskets, gift cards, and airfare assistance. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM
Adopt-A-Family: Adopt a family at Christmas to help provide needed items for families who have a child with
a serious illness. Please confirm participation by November 16 and deliver gifts to HUGS by December 17. Contact Monica at [email protected] or (808)380-6928.
Food: We provide year-round emergency food baskets to families who have a child with a serious illness. Desired food items include any non-perishable food especially:
Canned meats Cereal
Pasta Canned fruits & vegetables
Children/Teen: Gifts needed for children (especially teens) with a serious illness and their siblings to be
distributed at HUGS Christmas Party. Please deliver gifts to HUGS by December 10 or sooner.
Other: Donation of Hawaiian Airline miles
needed to help families fly for needed medical treatment.
Holiday gift wrapping paper.
Gift Cards: Please deliver gift cards to HUGS by December 10 or sooner. We are looking for donations of gift
certificates toConsolidated or Regal Theater, Big City Diner, Chili's, Dave & Busters, Zippy's, CPK, etc. to offset the cost of monthly support group activities for HUGS moms and dads of children with a serious illness.
Gift cards from Game Stop, iTunes, Pearlridge, Ala Moana, Starbucks, Walmart, Amazon, etc. (with $20-$25 value) are also needed for children (especially teens) with a serious illness and their siblings to be distributed at HUGS Christmas Party.
AGENCY Multi-colored construction paper Copy printer paper reams Paint supplies (paint brushes, 4" rollers,
etc.)
Scrap booking stamps and accessories Postage stamps to send out birthday
cards to children who have a serious illness and their siblings.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please contact Alan Castillo at [email protected] or (808)732-4846 for any questions or to arrange a donation to HUGS.
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) – Page 23
CONTACT INFORMATION Alan Castillo (808) 732-4846 [email protected] 3636 Kilauea Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 www.hugshawaii.org
Photos Courtesy of HUGS
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children (Kapiolani Health Foundation) – Page 24
Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit hospital and is widely known as Hawaii’s leader in the care of women, infants and children. Specialty services provided for patients throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Region include: Intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric care, Air transport, Maternal-fetal medicine, High-risk perinatal care and Women’s health services. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen:
Toys Games Books Electronics/video games Craft supplies Lego kits Play-Doh
Stocking stuffers Educational toys for children ages 0 to 21
years old Infants items (swaddle blankets, sensory
toys, teething rings, mobiles)
Adult/Senior: Items for mom-to-be on bed rest and adult female patients: Books Crafts Puzzles
Slippers Personal care items
Gift Cards: Gift cards to Amazon, Apple, Target, and
more. Cards will be used for gifts for hospitalized children during the holidays and to celebrate milestones and holidays including birthdays and end of treatment celebrations.
Gift Cards to Longs, Walmart, Costco and Walgreens for patient families in financial need to purchase personal care items.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS This holiday season, you are invited to donate gifts to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Santa’s Workshop, which provides presents to our hospitalized patients. Please bring new and unwrapped gifts for hospitalized keiki and their siblings ages newborn to 21 years old. We are also seeking donations for our moms-to-be who are on bed rest. All items should be non-toxic. Due to dietary restrictions and allergies, we cannot accept food and plush items. Due to this year’s physical-distancing guidelines, we will only be accepting curbside donations at the hospital’s patient drop-off roundabout on Bingham Street from December 21 to December 24. If you would like to donate gifts prior to December 21, please call our Santa’s Workshop Hotline at 808-983-6886 to arrange a date and time. Donations may also be dropped off after hours at Kapiolani Medical Center’s Security Desk.
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children (Kapiolani Health Foundation) – Page 25
CONTACT INFORMATION Amanda Price, Direcor of Annual Giving (808) 535-7100 [email protected] 55 Merchant Street Suite 2600 Honolulu, HI 96813 www.give2Kapiolani.org
Oahu SPCA – Page 26
The Oahu SPCA was founded in April of 2009 and launched its mission, “Every healthy, treatable animal will find a forever home”. The overwhelming support of community members was instrumental in helping to establish the first animal shelter in the state of Hawaii with a “no-kill philosophy”. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Other:
Dog Food Cat Food Kitty Litter Paper Towels Bleach Cleaning Supplies
Towels Blankets Dog Toys Dog Collars And Leashes Harnesses Cat Toys
Gift Cards: Costco Sams Club Walmart
Petco Petsmart Target
AGENCY Laptops Printers Copy Paper Pens Clipboards Sharpie Markers
Post Its Staplers Folders General Office Supplies Veterinary Equipment
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: www.oahuspca.org/volunteer CONTACT INFORMATION Kristen Hudson [email protected] 823 Olive Avenue Wahiawa, HI 96786 www.oahuspca.org
Photos Courtesy of Oahu SPCA
Pacific Gateway Center – Page 27
Our mission is to empower low-income, immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable populations towards self-sufficiency. We administer programs in social services, education and training, entrepreneurship and we have a complete farm-to-table food security continuum that includes farms, Culinary Business Incubator (food production, food repurpose, food packaging), and distribution. We also work with kūpuna with our Na Kūpuna Makamae site in Kaka'ako focusing on needs of kūpuna and their families. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM
Food: Non-perishable items would be beneficial for our clients.
Children/Teen: Diapers for 3 years and under Toys for children 1 year to 12 years Twin size sheets Pillow covers Blankets
Slippers Video games T-shirts (children's S to XL), Shorts (Children's S to XL)
Adult/Senior: Personal toiletries, e.g., toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, shavers, shaving cream
Towels Socks
Adult woman's bicycle Longsleeve T-shirts (M to XL) Baseball caps Sunglasses Diapers for elders
Other: Paper towels Toilet paper Dishwashing soap Household cleaning items Can openers Kitchen knives Pots and pans Pens
Pencils Microwaves Toaster Coffee maker Air pump for hot water Used laptops/tablets Sunscreen Tennis shoes (New or gently used)
Gift Cards: Bus pass Target Walmart Grocery stores Long's
Whole Foods Taxi cab bucks Handivan coupons Zippy's
Pacific Gateway Center – Page 28
AGENCY Fisher Hawaii/Office Depot/gift cards Trash bags (35 gallon) Disinfectants Cleaning supplies Used good condition 2-door refrigerator
2 dollies Invoice multilith (3-part) pre-printed
forms Laptops
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: www.pacificgatewaycenter.org/volunteer
November Opportunities: Database inputting
Ongoing Opportunities: Office work
CONTACT INFORMATION Than Htut Aye (808) 465-6130 723-C Umi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 www.pacificgatewaycenter.org
Photos Courtesy of Pacific Gateway Center
Palolo Chinese Home – Page 29
Palolo Chinese Home has served the senior people of Oahu for over 124 years. As the premier nursing home, PCH provides hospice care, skilled physical rehab, dementia care, skilled nursing, senior day care, short & long-term respite, and in-home community-based services. Many of our services are provided free or at discount to qualified families.
DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Food:
Individually packaged snack items, chips, cookies, dried fruit, crackers, microwave popcorn, assorted candy bars.
Adult/Senior: Hand sanitizer Disinfecting wipes Medical masks Disposable hospital gowns
Sterile gloves Adult diapers PPE
Other: Crossword puzzles Playing cards Board games Mahjong set Chess set Checkers
Musical instruments Ukulele Guitar Karaoke machine Small bingo prizes
Gift Cards: Home Depot Lowes Target Walmart
Foodland Longs/CVS Costco Sam's Club
AGENCY Medical masks N95 masks Cleaning supplies Colored paper for copiers
Art and craft paper Craft paint Knitting supplies
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Visitors are not allowed onto the facility at this time. Donations may be gently used. New and in original packaging preferred. CONTACT INFORMATION Eric Batalon (808) 748-4905 [email protected] 2459 10th Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 palolohome.org
Parents And Children Together – Page 30
Parents And Children Together (PACT) has been a resource for Hawaii families in need for over 50 years. Founded in 1968, PACT continues to provide services in the areas of (1) early childhood education, (2) domestic violence prevention & intervention, (3) child abuse & neglect prevention & treatment, (4) behavioral health support, and (5) community building & economic development. Our work last year helped over 17,000 people on statewide. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Food: PACT operates 3 Domestic Violence Shelters and the KPT Family Center assist families with basic needs such as:
Food - Non-perishable food (canned goods, rice, pasta, vegetables, fruits, baby food, baby formula, and more) to help replenish our food pantries at the shelters and within the community.
Clothing Household goods School supplies
Children/Teen: Will benefit our keiki and teens residing at our Emergency Shelters and at our Visitation Centers
Clothing Linens
Educational toys Diapers
Adult/Senior: Toiletries will benefit our survivors and their children at our Emergency Shelters and for
families in need throughout our community. Other: With COVID, keeping our communities and employees safe is a priority. Donations to help us keep everyone safe:
Cleaning supplies PPE
Face masks Hand sanitizers
Gift Cards: Gift Cards will help our clients to purchase items they need. Safeway Foodland Target
Walmart Times
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Due to COVID-19, PACT will accept donations by appointment only and may not be able to accept used goods. Please call (808) 847-3285 and ask for Jimmy Tran to schedule an appointment. At this moment we do not offer pick up services. Mahalo for your understanding! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: For any volunteer requests, please email [email protected]
Parents And Children Together – Page 31
CONTACT INFORMATION Jimmy Tran (808) 847-3285 [email protected] 1485 Linapuni Street, Suite 105 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 pacthawaii.org
Photos Courtesy of Parents And Children Together
Read To Me International Foundation – Page 32
Read To Me International Foundation's mission is to share the love and joy of reading aloud. Our goal is for each child to be read to daily. We offer parent-coaching programs, professional learning opportunities, an annual national-quality conference, and community events to equip those we serve with the skills, strategies, and resources to more confidently support children's language and literacy development. We serve 7500 people each year across five islands. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Children/Teen:
Brand New Storybooks (ages 0-8): Hardcover, board book, and paperback books are all welcome.
AGENCY
Copier Paper Postage Stamps
Packing Tape
CONTACT INFORMATION Kara Kusunoki, Executive Director (808) 955-7600 [email protected] 126 Queen St., Ste.303 Honolulu HI 96813 readtomeintl.org
Photos Courtesy of Read To Me International Foundation
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii – Page 33
The mission of RMHC-HI is to "provide a home-away-from-home for seriously ill children and their families, and to develop other programs and partnerships aimed at improving the lives of children in Hawaii and the Pacific. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Food:
Fresh produce Individually wrapped snacks Frozen meals
Canned goods (vegetables, soups, fruits, tuna, etc.)
Children/Teen: New unwrapped toys (infant – teens) New clothes (infant – teens)
Adult/Senior: Travel size fleece blankets Bath and body products Book Journals
Tech accessories (headphones, portable phone chargers, mini speakers)
$25 value gift cards (grocery, gas)
Other: Cleaning supplies:
Laundry detergent Liquid dishwashing soap Disinfectant wipes and sprays
Disposable nitrile gloves Trash bags (13, 33 and 55 gallon)
Household supplies: Ziplocs (sandwich, quart and gallon) Paper towels Paper plates/bowls
Disposable utensils (forks, spoons and knives)
Gift Cards: Grocery cards Gas cards
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Donations are accepted through contactless drop off and can be scheduled daily or sent by mail. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing Opportunities: Give families staying at Ronald McDonald House the gift of a meal. Select to do lunch or
dinner. Sunday dinners, holidays and Saturdays are our biggest need but welcome lunch or dinner every day of the week. Contact our Volunteer Services Manager for current meal guidelines and application.
CONTACT INFORMATION Kiree Higa, Volunteer Services Manager [email protected] 1970 Judd Hillside Honolulu HI 96822 www.ronaldhousehawaii.org
Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii – Page 34
Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i provides professional, accessible mental health counseling to individuals, families, and communities in Hawai'i, regardless of their ability to pay. Through the Client Assistance Fund, we subsidize mental health counseling for people who are uninsured, underinsured, elderly, and low-income. We also provide community education and outreach through workshops/webinars and mental health advocacy. DONATION NEEDS
PROGRAM Other:
$10 gift cards to gas stations for counselors who do home visits Android tablets for counselors who provide telehealth counseling
Gift Cards: $10 gift cards to Longs Drugs or Walmart for low-income clients
AGENCY
First-class mail "forever" stamps for client correspondence $25 gift cards to Walmart or Fisher Hawaii for office and cleaning supplies
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Office hours are limited. Donations may be mailed or call 808-545-2740 to arrange a drop-off time. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Website: www.samaritancounselingcenterhawaii.org/about/careers-volunteers/
Ongoing Opportunities: Help with filing and answering phones, 1 day a week for 3-4 hours and commit to six months.
Will train. Volunteers will be required to pass a background check and may need to stand or bend over for filing. Please call or email for more information.
Help with newsletter mailings, four times a year, (expected March, June, August, December). Each mailing takes approximately 1-2 days, 3-4 hours per day.
CONTACT INFORMATION Rachelle Chang [email protected] 1020 S. Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96814 www.samaritancounselingcenterhawaii.org
Photo Courtesy of Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii
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Thank you for your support and embracing the spirit of the holiday season!
To keep the philanthropic spirit alive throughout the year, join Aloha United Way many volunteers and giving opportunities.
Community volunteer events Society of Young Leaders Women United Learn more at AUW.org.
Aloha United Way ǀ 200 N. Vineyard Blvd. Suite 700 ǀ Honolulu, HI 96817 ǀ (808) 536-1951